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Cannon: meaning, definitions and examples

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cannon

 

[ หˆkanษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weapon

A large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare.

Synonyms

artillery, gun, howitzer

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers loaded the cannon with gunpowder and a cannonball.
  • The sound of the cannon firing echoed across the battlefield.
Context #2 | Noun

sport

A cylindrical metal container filled with balls or other projectiles used to fire at targets in a sport or game.

Synonyms

gun, launcher, shooter

Examples of usage

  • The tennis player served an ace with a powerful cannon.

Translations

Translations of the word "cannon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canhรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‹เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kanone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meriam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ะผะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ armata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง็ ฒ (ใŸใ„ใปใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caรฑรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท top

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€ํฌ (daepo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูุน (madfaสฟ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›lo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kanรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง็‚ฎ (dร pร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ top

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fallbyssa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะตาฃะฑั–ั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (zarbazani)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ top

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caรฑรณn

Etymology

The word 'cannon' originated from the Old Italian word 'cannone', which means large tube. The use of cannons in warfare dates back to the 13th century, revolutionizing military tactics and strategies. Cannons have been used in battles, sieges, and naval warfare, shaping the course of history.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,034 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.